Long wait times the first time, so had to return another day. Good staff and service, decent presentation on the pizza trays. For the price, I still prefer Pizza Brutta over this place. It feels more like "very very very good flatbread" instead of pizza. Great decor and staff though. If I wasn't so food-obsessed I'd rate it higher. read more

I love grandpa's so much!!!! And their owners are fantastic. Tip: It's all about the sticky ginger cake. read more

Grampa's Pizzeria - Dumplings - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Fresh local flavors and a welcoming space! I was surprised at the tasteful interior given that the restaurant was formerly a residential home: despite being a smaller restaurant, the interior was roomy and windows into the homey backyard provided a nice view. Our server was great--he ensured our table had everything we needed without being intrusive. As for the pizza, the Brassacre has an excellent ratio of cheese/brussel sprout/thick cut bacon. Every slice is consistently good and the flavors are extremely balanced. Both the bacon and the brussel sprouts provide crispiness without being burnt. Normally I would not order a brussel sprout pizza, but I first tried this at the Yelp Pizza Bracket 2014 (BTW, Brassacre got city-wide 2nd place!). Next was the pizza of the day: sweet corn pizza with epazote, Marisa cheese, shishitos, chorizo and chili oil. This pizza was good ,but a little inconsistent. Some slices were much better than others (I think some were lacking corn), but overall, it was very tasty. Will be back! read more

Let me get to the quick of it: the only two saving graces of our meal were the dessert and the water, and we only got a decent dessert because we asked the table next to us what to get, and they recommended we NOT get the sticky ginger cake, which they said was bland. We had two appetizers and two pizzas, one on a gluten free crust. I found none of these four dishes to be pleasant, and that's crazy, because one was a carnitas-topped pizza. If you knew how much I adore pulled pork... I much prefer Roman Candle, just a couple blocks further down WIlly St. The staff is less haughty, too. Seriously, the coolest thing about this place is that they flavor their water with lemon, lime, and cucumber. Stay away. read more

Came in the other night with a friend. Grampa's is kind of tucked away on willy street, but it's a hidden gem! The inside is very quaint and intimate. We split the Barberini pizza and although it was good, I wouldn't order it again. It was kind of bland. However there were lots of other creative pizza options that I would love to try again! Service was great, very attentive and knowledgeable. Although I wasn't impressed with the pizza we chose, it was still a great dining experience and I would return! read more

Grampa's Pizzeria - aptly named. No one makes pizza quite like Grampa. It's delicious! He uses quality ingredients and bomb flavor combinations. Seriously, I love Grampa and I love his pizza. However, my last visit to Grampa's made me wonder if he's maybe going senile. Walking in, we got a friendly, though confused look from the host that said, "who are you and why are you here?" That should probably have tipped me off that something was amiss. When we got an appetizer, it came out cold - I asked, "Did you maybe forget to cook this pork?" They poked it, shrugged, and put it back in the oven. Then finally, something happened with the pizza. I don't actually know what happened, our server just came out saying that it was going to be a while before we got to eat. But hey, Grampa is nothing if not generous! We got a free beer for all the confusion. It's probably for the best that there were only 3 other couples in the restaurant. A busy Monday would have just gotten Grampa all flustered. read more

Simply the best pizza in Madison. It kinda ruins eating at other places. You can order any of the great options off the menu, and they are happy to customize if you know what you want. Esy on street parking. There is often a wait, and you can go next door to Gibs and get a drink. read more

Grampa's Pizza is pretty much the best pizza I have had in Madison, and I am a pretty big pizza fanatic! We stumbled upon Grampa's Pizza while using Yelp to try out some of the top Pizza places and were not disappointed. The ingredients are really fresh, the atmosphere is quite inviting and cozy, and the macaroons at end of the meal are perfect! There is a bit of a wait at key times and they do not take reservations, so it is best to go early, put your name on the list and then check out the rest of what Willy Street has to offer while you wait! Grampa's is a most if you are a pizza lover. read more

I'm a big fan of grampa's. Along with Salvatore's, it's definitely my favorite pizza in Madison, although the two are completely different in pizza style and atmosphere. The toppings are all fantastic-- I appreciate the option of adding Calabrian chiles, Anaheim peppers, and the underground butcher's delectable pepperoni. Three issues keep this from being five stars: - it's a little on the pricy side - the pizza is perfect at the edges, but tends to get a little soggy in the middle - there's something vaguely pretentious and unwelcoming about the place. I can't quite put my finger on it-- no one has ever been rude to us, but they never seem particularly happy that we're there. read more

We ran across this place after leaving our original place due to a long wait time and I'm so glad that we did! The restaurant is set up in an old house, with seating area in the living room part. The whole set up is pretty cute. And there's a nice little garden outside with a few plots and string lights. The overall seating area is pretty small but doesn't feel too cramped. All of their pizzas are thin-crust. I got the Goomba (garlic cream sauce, mushrooms, herbs) and absolutely loved it. My friend got the Jabroni (tomato sauce, basil) and liked it, but she said that she would probably order mine instead if she came here again. I think the mushrooms made it heartier. Plus I enjoyed mind more because I had a sore throat and the Jabroni had just a tiny bit of a kick - enough to somewhat bother a sore throat. In the end, they gave us some complimentary meringues (I think that's what they were) so that was a nice little surprise! read more

The pros: The ambiance. The wine list. The appetizers. The vegetarian pizza offerings. The cool private room in front for larger groups. And did I mention the ambiance??? The so-so's: The pizza sauce. It's a preference thing, but their standard red sauce is a little off-putting in its spiciness. The cons: It's a small place. That's not bad, but they don't accept reservations or have a bar where you can get a drink while you wait for a table. And the last two times we've been there, the hostess was pretty rude. All in all, it's a place I'd be happy to go to at someone else's suggestion, but I probably won't be seeking it out that often on my own. read more

A great italian pizzeria. The waitpersons are very nice, aned the pizza are thin with great taste! I'll be back as soon as I'll come back in Madison. read more

Came here for the first time a few weeks back while visiting family and my cousin said how amazing the pizzas are and that I had to try it! And I fell in love with the place, love that all the pizzas have some kind of unique ingredient on it. Now, I don't remember the name of the pizza I got...but...it was fantastic. It had spicy peppers, kale, and honey drizzle on the top and goat cheese I believe it was. And had a great Oberon on draft. When we stopped in, it was pretty busy and the wait was about 45 minutes long...but it was worth the wait. Met a few people while we waited and heard about the history of the building and what it use to be. We got sat at the very back of the place along the windows looking out to the herb garden. The hosts and waitress we had were great! read more

Two of my favorite places in Madison are Pizza Brutta and Brasserie V. Grampa's Pizzeria is what would happen if my two favorite's had baby, who grew up to be a 20-something hipster who would obviously live on Willy Street and turn the farm-to-table up to 11. So far so good. But as with many 20-somethings, a little age and wisdom will do wonders to take Grampa's from 4 stars to 5. There's really only one thing I would change - the crust is a little flat and boring and could use some complexity. A minor quibble, maybe, but you know - it is a pizza place...it's pretty important to nail crust. But perhaps that's a skill that you develop in your 30's. read more

Me and my family showed up for the first time for my fathers birthday and arrived at 4:57pm. We walked inside expecting nice friendly service excited for our meal from all the great reviews. To our surprise we were greeted with a (Were not open yet sorry) keep in mind it is 4:57pm and they open at 5pm. So we asked if it was okay if we stood in the entrance out of everyone's way and wait until they were "officially open" to stay out of the cold. The host stumbling over her words rudely said I guess so. Not two seconds after the cook sticks his head out of the kitchen and RUDELY says could you please wait outside until we open or go to the bar next door thanks. Mind you it's 30 degrees outside and it was 4:58pm at this point. This was all because of 2 minutes! They lost a 6 customer tab and we will NOT be returning! read more

Good food! Good ambience! Good servers! Visit this place. The pizzas are innovative and different.

I finally got to try this place for my birthday dinner, and I really enjoyed it! All 4 pizzas we tried were delicious. My favorites were the Pinnochio and the Goomba. The prices were also not as high as I expected. The entire space is gorgeous, and our service was excellent. Can't wait to go back. read more

Eh. I know a lot of people who really enjoy this place but to me I feel as though their thin crust pizza is too salty and the crust is sometimes too burnt. The first time I went here I was over the moon with this place, but after 2/3 more times I didn't like it as much because of the saltiness. Their caprese salad is good; the cheese was really fresh tasting though. The location is lovely and the layout is small but very cute. It's good for a date night (make sure to dress semi nice). read more

I stopped in this cute little place for dinner while I was in town. The atmosphere was great, but I quickly found the service and food were even better. I don't often find gluten free pizza to love, but I certainly found it here. It's definitely not your typical pizza joint. With a great wine selection and unique pizza options, it will keep me coming back. read more

This place is fantastic! It was 5 of us for dinner last night and all of us were simply wowed! All 3 pizzas we tried were absolutely delicious! Being a native Chicagoan I love my deep dish pizza but the pizzas at Grampas, though thin crust, were absolutely mind-boggling good. The pizzas are not overstated and neither is the restaurant; the menu is not cluttered. Emphasis is definitely placed on good, simplistic, rustic feel pizza. They offer toppings you aren't going to find everywhere, like honey and calabrian chiles. For that couple looking for a romantic spot to dine, I would not say Grampas fills that order, but I do think it has its own charm. A great place to have dinner with friends and adult family members (this place is not what I would call kid-friendly, and as a child-free adult, I like that!). And after your meal, request a french press or a glass of wine. They do have several beers on tap as well. Hats off to whoever thought of the idea of putting cucumbers in water. Keep it up! I will be back! :D read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! May be my favorite pizza place in town. Living with celiac disease in Madison is surprisingly easy as so many places offer gluten free options, particularly pizza but no gluten free pizza I have tried so far is as amazing as the g-free pizza at Grampa's.The crust is different than the typical frozen/pre-packaged g free crust that I think most places in Madison use. We had the Jabroni which has fresh mozz and pesto. We also the Brassacre which had bacon and brussel sprouts, the combo was really unique and super good. The ambiance is really nice and as a smaller restaurant it has an intimate feel. Might not be ideal for larger groups though as there isn't a ton of space. We ordered 2 pizzas with the intention of having leftovers, however we couldn't stop ourselves! read more

You guys. Grampa's. Is. Amazing. My parents and I stopped in after a wedding this past weekend, and we were blown away. The ambiance is incredible (cozy without being stuffy) and every piece of decor is impeccable. Our server was excellent-- very attentive, personable, and accommodating. We were originally seated next to the LOUDEST table of adults I had ever heard (they were literally yelling on top of each other) and after we made several futile attempts to get them to take it down a notch (at one point my mom looked at them, threw her hands in the air, and yelled "REALLY?" They didn't even notice.), our lovely server reseated us at a beautiful table at the front of the house. The food was absolutely perfect. We started with the olive plate ($4 for a VERY generous plate of assorted olives), and it was the perfect little appetizer. Then the chef brought out an heirloom tomato salad with fresh pesto drizzle and some sort of microgreens on top, and it was divine. We ordered two pizzas, one was the special of the day with chanterelle mushrooms and garlic sauce (which we ordered on a gluten-free crust), and one had pesto and tomato sauce with smoked mozzarella. They were both delicious, but I have to go on a little gluten-free tangent here: I have not had pizza like this since I stopped eating wheat. The crust is made in-house (not the soggy sawdust kind that is bought in at restaurants all over Milwaukee), and MAN, what a difference. It was crispy all the way through and stayed that way, even when I was eating my cold leftovers for breakfast the next morning. Even my wheat-eating parents enjoyed the gluten-free crust, and they consider themselves true pizza aficionados. I left Grampa's deliriously happy because for the first time in years I was able to eat amazing pizza without any ...ahem... repercussions. Hallelujah! Overall we had an outstanding experience, and I will be making the drive from Milwaukee again soon. read more

Had the brassacre (Brussels sprouts, bacon, cheese, Olive oil), kale salad, and the spicy ginger cake. Awesome. read more

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Call at least a day ahead for a reservation; they don't do same-day reservations and there is always a wait. If you get there early enough to get a seat at the bar, the wait is enjoyable. I LOVE the whole experience of Grampa's. The lighting, the decor and the view of the garden give a very intimate and comfortable atmosphere. I also love that they finish the meal with complementary macarons. I'm never going to save enough room to order dessert when I go to Grampa's, but if it comes with the check I will gladly take it. The brassacre pizza was very memorable. Brussels and thick-cut bacon are always a winning combination, and the pizza held up even though it was a thinner crust. read more

I like this place. I wasn't in love with the 1.5hr wait, but luckily Mickey's (a few blocks away) has a fantastic beer selection and Grampa's will call when your table is ready. The pork confit and beet salad were a delightful start to our meal. We had a tough time choosing pies, since they all sounded wonderful. Ended up with the Brassacre (brussels, bacon, etc.) and the Goomba (garlic cream, mushrooms, etc.). Obviously too much food for two people, but it made for tasty leftovers that my husband and I fought over. Reasonably priced, lovely atmosphere, eclectic tap list, yes yes yes! Can't wait to return with whoever visits us next. read more

Great prices for the quality of food. The pork confit is a great app. We ordered the barbini pizza which is a nice combo of sweet and a spicy kick. And the most delicious, is the spicy ginger cake. Service pretty darn good as well. I am pleased with my friend reco! read more

Grampa's Pizzeria - Inside view - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place is great. It used to be grandpa's gun shop. Which we always found to be a humorous name. Now it's a sweet pizza place with a similar name. I'm not sure how they cook their pizzas but they seem to be cooked on stone or with wood. Good beer selection. read more

I'd go back for the lovely decor and the friendly service, but not for the food. A friend and I ordered a specialty pizza off of their menu. It was a riskier choice, I'll admit, with gorgonzola and honey (I no longer see it on the current menu, by the way), but it sounded interesting. We both decided after a few bites that it just wasn't for us, and asked our waitress if we could please send this one back and order a new pizza. We stressed that we would pay for both pizzas, since it just wasn't really to our liking, but the waitress (and then the manager) insisted that the replacement pizza would be in the house. It was a really nice gesture on their part. We appreciated it. We went with a nice, plain pizza for our replacement. Unfortunately, that's when we realized that the crust, while better than say a Pizza Hut crust, was a little disappointing compared to Naples15 or Salvatore's. And the sauce tasted unpleasantly sweet to us. It's a beautiful restaurant, though, and I'd be willing to give it a second chance sometime. I'd just order something other than pizza. read more

Eww, not for me, I would have to say that if you like thin crust pizza that the Greenbush Bar is the way to go. Also the best bourbon selection in town read more

Pizza: The crust is very thin and the sauce has a delicious tang to it. We ordered two pizzas - one cheese and one Barberini. The cheese was fine - I mean it is a cheese pizza. The Barberini blew my mind. It is a whole mess of nontraditional ingredients that work together perfectly. Dessert: There are two: a flight of ice cream sandwiches and a ginger cake. The ice cream sandwiches won't blow your mind, but they are delicious and fun. I mean, they are a FLIGHT of ice cream sandwiches. How could that not be awesome. The ginger cake is one warm mountain of buttery goodness. Consider sharing it because it is big and rich. Atmosphere: Wonderful. It is a little loud, so it may not be a good place for an anniversary. It would also be hard for a group because the tables are small. Service: Friendly and professional. Reservations: No and it is a bit of a problem. The wait can easily be an hour and a half on the weekend. Tip: call ahead and get on the wait list when you get in the car. Parking: Tough. There is only street parking and Willy Street can be a mess. Credit Cards: Yes read more

We dont go to grandpas often, but we love their pizzas. We usually bring the yummy pizza home. Tonight we went for our usual brassiere! Pizza out of this world! Service . . . Excellent! I told my husband that we always feel welcomed at Grandpas! Thank you! read more

We have an addiction! This place is AMAZING! great Pizza- we have waited up to three hours for a table before. Pizza, Ginger cake and wine! All in all it is a very cool atmosphere, relatively inexpensive and in a great location! we have always had great service and we usually get rowdy and loud after the first bottles of wine :) read more

Seriously great pizza. Excellent service. Amazing appetizers (The pork could be a top notch meal on it's own). Great atmosphere. Eat here often. End Transmission. read more

My husband, 8-year old son and I live in Milwaukee and were headed to Madison for the WIAA basketball tournament. We searched yelp looking for a pre-game pizza stop. We love thin-crust pizza, so when I saw the reviews mention thin-crust, Grandpa's was our choice. We were seated immediately (5:30 on a Saturday night), and my son sat down, looked around and decided it was nicer than a typical pizza place! This is true, this is a good low-key place to bring kids for the great pizza, but the extensive wine and craft beer menu and decidedly "grown-up" appetizer menu would make it a great date place, too. (*Note: There was a childless couple seated in pretty close proximity between my family and another family - mom, dad, and daughter - also 7 or 8 years old. The children were both well-behaved, but if you're on a date to ESCAPE kids altogether, maybe opt for a restaurant that doesn't bill itself as a Pizzeria?) The three of us decided to split 2 pizzas (all are 12") which was a perfect amount of food. We ordered a basic pie (cheese) with sausage and a Goomba with pepperoni added. Both pizzas were delicious. The sausage had a little spicy kick, but was still mild enough to please the picky 8-yr-old - who ate a LOT of pizza. The Goomba was delicious. I am deducting a star because the very center pieces of the pizza were a little soggy. The outsides were perfectly thin and crispy. Service was friendly and attentive. The water was flavored with lemon, orange and cucumber. Delicious to me, but my son preferred tap water. Our waitress happily brought him is very own little carafe of ice water, which he thought was neat. The end-of-dinner surprise mini-macaroon cookies were a nice touch. We like going new places so I hate to say this is our new "must-stop" place when we're in Madison but... it might be our new "must-stop" place when we're in Madison. read more

Your problem: You want awesome, inexpensive pizza, some good booze, and a nice, quiet, pleasant ambience. Solution: Grampa's Pizzeria. read more

Grampa's Pizza is probably my favorite restaurant in Madison. Not only are their pizzas delicious and cooked to perfection, but so are their salads and small plates! You may have to wait a bit for a table but it is definitely worth it. If you want to have the most appetizing salad of your life, order the panzanella salad as it is the best salad I have honestly ever had. It is beautifully seasoned and the flavors are all there. I also really love the Jabroni plus Calabrian chiles. The mix between the pesto and tomato sauce is just perfect and adding the chiles adds a little kick. If you have not been to Grampa's Pizza yet, you are missing out! read more

Reeeeally good gluten free pizza. Knowledgeable staff. The wait times are unfortunate but worth it-- The pork confit is outstanding and I dream about the Goomba pizza. read more

5/5+ Paired with next door neighbor and sister Gib's, this is probably the "coolest" spot in Madison for drinks and dinner. The decor/design is perfectly "rustic contemporary chic" and the lighting is sublime. The pizza and appetizers are a knock out (you will need fewer of the pizzas to share than the waiter might suggest though) and the house-suggested wines are perfect. If you have a big enough group, sit in the front room- it's so god-damn adorable for a #fam meal (or a family meal). read more

Great wine list! Amazing pizza! Got the brussel sprout and bacon pizza, sounds strange, but was to die for! read more

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We eat in, order out, and order from next door at Gib's. All good options. Brought many family and friends and always impressed.